The world and his dog can see that Liverpool need reinforcements this January, but for reasons best known to themselves, the Reds are choosing to do nothing. Liverpool need a manager, not a head coachWhen Slot was hired 18 months ago, there was emphasis on the fact that he was arriving as a head coach, not a manager. Will Xabi Alonso be Liverpool manager by the start of the 2026/27 season? It is understandable that FSG wanted to try something different following Klopp’s long reign and taking a more collaborative approach with a less experienced head coach was perhaps a safe decision. FSG need to recognise this and bring back an all-seeing, all-knowing manager and change direction again.